2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — January 23, 2025

2025-01-23 19:40:35 UTC (2025-01-23) · approx. 3:40 PM UTC-4 local

MagnitudeM2.3(md)
Time19:40 UTC≈ 3:40 PM UTC-4
Depth20.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.055°, -66.829°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.06°, -66.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 md
Depth
20.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.0555°N
-66.8287°E

Technical Information

Event ID
pr71471348
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
6
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.093°
RMS Residual
0.09 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-23 20:06:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: pr71471348). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 23, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km NE of Yauco, Puerto Rico — January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/pr71471348/